Poem by Lucy Larcom

Nearer to Christ

DRAW Thou my soul, O Christ,
Closer to Thine!
Breathe into every wish
Thy will divine!
Raised my low self above,
Won by Thy deathless love,
Ever, O Christ, through mine
Let Thy life shine!
Lead forth my soul, O Christ,
One with Thine own;
Joyful to follow Thee
Through paths unknown!
In Thee my strength renew;
Give me Thy work to do!
Through me Thy truth be shown,
Thy love made known!
Not for myself alone
May my prayer be: —
Lift Thou Thy world, O Christ,
Closer to Thee!
Cleanse it from guilt and wrong;
Teach it salvation's song!
Make it alive in Thee, —
Perfect in Thee!
Nearer to Thee, O Christ,
Nearer to Thee!
Till we in Thy dear face
God's glory see!
Heavenward our hopes ascend,
Saviour and Lord and Friend!
Oh, draw us all to Thee,
Nearer to Thee!

1. In Sorrow
2. Mistress Hale of Beverly
3. Climbing to Rest
4. “In Remembrance of Me“
5. Show Me Thy Way

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